Pasta E Fagioli

This Italian soup recipe is posted as I prepare to go on Zaar's World Tour 4!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1  small carrot, grated
• 1⁄4 lb prosciutto, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 6  cups vegetable broth
• 2  cups kidney beans
• 1⁄8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2  teaspoons dried basil
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 2  teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3  cups tomato juice
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) box macaroni

Directions

1. In large pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, prosciutto, garlic & olive oil until onions are transparent.
2. Add broth, beans, cayenne pepper, basil, parsley, sugar, tomato juice & vinegar, then season to taste with salt & pepper.
3. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then lower temperature & simmer 1 hour.
4. About half way through this cooking time, cook macaroni according to package directions.
5. Add pasta to serving bowls & ladle soup on top.